Old times there are not forgotten… modern Mississippi offers a thriving musical culture, plenty of historical attractions and enough sun for a wonderful holiday. The Official Mississippi Tourism and Travel Guide Web site offers facts for visitors on accommodations and attractions, casinos, events through the year, suggested foods to sample, facts on the state’s heritage and culture and information on the musical side of the state.

A full musical calendar is available, as is a guide to the best hot spots across the state to take in new or established artists. The Web site offers information on the musical heritage of the state, a guide to famous musicians and facts on the sounds that are distinctly Mississippi.

If you looking to learn more about the culture and past, the Web site lists a variety of museums, and breaks down attractions by historical homes, Civil War themed, Civil Rights sites and even agritourism. An electronic “E-Tour” guide is published by the Tourism department and is available online.

For additional information on visiting Mississippi, or to obtain brochures or packets, write to: Division of Tourism Development, Post Office Box 849, Jackson, MS 39205